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Around 80 people turned out for the official opening of the Underwood Wetlands and Scenic Reserve, a major new wetland near Dargaville.
Federated Farmers Dairy chairman Andrew Hoggard says the world markets have become more unstable despite an improvement in dairy prices.
New Zealand needs to work hard on developing special trading relationships with Japan and Mexico, according to the Head of Global Agri for KPMG, Ian Proudfoot.
Massey University ecologist Mike Joy, and dairy industry critic, has accused the sector of bullying behaviour.
A new online tool launched today will be revolutionary in helping farmers improve their farm performance, says one of the farmers who took in the trial.
New Zealand Post will stop letter deliveries or mail pick-ups on Saturdays for rural customers currently on a six day delivery.
Today, February 15, is National Lamb Day, marking the 135th anniversary of one of the most significant milestones in our sheep meat industry.
A documentary crew has enlisted the internet’s help to fund their project about New Zealand women in the shearing shed.
The pest plant velvetleaf should be high on cropping farmers’ minds over the next few months.
West Coast MP Damien O’Connor says though he is unable to say exactly what’s gone wrong with Westland Milk Products (WMP).
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The new year has started with contractors and farmers nationwide more upbeat with the recent increases in dairy payouts and, generally, a more positive outlook for the agri-sector.
While much of the baleage in New Zealand seems to be baled and wrapped in combi-style machines, there still seems to be a place for standalone machines which follow the baler around the paddock.
Family owned harvesting specialist Claas employs about 11,300 people globally and 10% of its workforce is in R&D.
The John Deere 6R Series tractors have been hugely successful, but customers’ thirst for more power in a mid-weight package will see two new models added to the range in 2017.
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